Manchester Super Giants lift maiden Men's Hundred title

At the iconic Lord’s, third time proved the charm for the Manchester Super Giants (formerly Manchester Originals) as they claimed their maiden Men’s Hundred title with a thrilling five-wicket victory, denying top-placed Trent Rockets a historic double. Having suffered final defeats in 2022 to the Rockets and 2023 to the Oval Invincibles, the Super Giants finally lifted the trophy courtesy a sensational match-winning knock from Tim Seifert, who slammed 72 in 38 balls to kill the chase. After MSG put the Rockets in,Finn Allen and Ben Duckett built a steady 48-run opening stand against the pace trio of Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, and Sonny Baker. Jos Buttler then introduced Afghanistan wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad, who broke the game open by removing both openers within four balls. Aneurin Donald immediately counterattacked, smashing 17 off his first six balls from Ahmad before falling for a 19-ball 38.